by - January 26, 2015 6:00 pm
A more immediate end to the Private Option could happen if seven senators have their way. Late Monday, a state senator filed a bill to terminate the Private Option effective…
by - January 26, 2015 5:59 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s tax cut proposal faces opposition in the House from some Republicans opposed to the repeal of a capital gains tax cut and some Democrats who want to…
by - January 26, 2015 5:39 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson today announced on Monday (Jan. 26) the following appointments to boards and commissions: William “Dubs” Byers, Gould, to the Board of Corrections. Appointment expires Dec. 31,…
by - January 26, 2015 5:12 pm
This past week, Arkansas has begun an uncomfortable, but healthy discussion. As increased attention to the 30-year old law combining the day celebrating the lives of Martin Luther King, Jr….
by - January 26, 2015 5:02 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced the following appointments to state boards and commissions: William “Dubs” Byers, Gould, to the Board of Corrections. Appointment expires December 31, 2021. Replaces Janis Walmsley. Fritz…
by - January 26, 2015 4:31 pm
Continued sales tax revenue growth is important to the burgeoning Northwest Arkansas region as the four largest cities have plenty of infrastructure expansion to fund in 2015 and beyond. Fortunately,…
by - January 26, 2015 1:45 pm
Cereal maker Post announced plans to acquire MOM Brands for $1.5 billion. MOM Brands includes Malt-O-Meal, Golden Puffs, Cinnamon Toasters and other ready-to-eat brands. This deal will make Post the…
by - January 26, 2015 1:37 pm
The appropriation bill that funds the Arkansas Economic Development Commission will allow for a lot of money to help land economic projects this year, according to the bill introduced Monday….
by - January 26, 2015 12:38 pm
For the three local ventures — Oh Baby Foods, Overwatch and PicaSolar — each tagged by The City Wire as startups to watch in 2014, there is a great deal…
by - January 26, 2015 12:11 pm
When Wal-Mart trucker George Hart drives into the sunset March 6, he could be the second employee in Walmart’s history to log more than 4 million accident-free miles. The Anderson…
by - January 26, 2015 12:03 pm
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art announces several key appointments to the advancement division for the museum relations team. Ana Aguayo was hired as membership program manager at the museum…
by - January 26, 2015 11:47 am
Much fun will be had in Northwest Arkansas as the region hosts a number of unique fundraisers and events in the coming weeks. Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art will…
by - January 26, 2015 11:32 am
Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s tax cut proposal faces opposition in the House from some Republicans opposed to the repeal of a capital gains tax cut and some Democrats who want to…
by - January 26, 2015 11:01 am
Orchid Show and Sale includes displays of judged orchids and sales of a wide variety of species. $5 daily admission Feb. 27th 5:00-8:00pm Feb. 28th 9:00am-5:00pm March 1st 12:00-4:00 pm…
by - January 26, 2015 10:56 am
Learn the story behind protecting bluebirds, building blue bird boxes that defy predators and monitoring bluebird habitats. Includes take-home materials. $25 members; $30 nonmembers Botanical Garden of the Ozarks 4703…
by - January 26, 2015 10:38 am
The NWA Council and area Chambers of Commerce have interviewed over 1,000 area employers over the past two years, and the feedback they've gotten on the area's workforce didn't surprise…
by - January 26, 2015 9:15 am
Last week Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced his plans for the future of healthcare in Arkansas. In summary, he’ll allow the “Private Option” insurance experiment of premium assistance for the poor…
by - January 26, 2015 9:10 am
The legendary music executive credits business concepts gleaned from his father and former Gov. Winthrop Rockefeller for his savvy dealings in the recording industry.
by - January 26, 2015 8:16 am
Windstream named Lewis Langston as chief information officer. He succeeds Cindy Nash who is leaving the company to pursue other career interests. The changes are effective Feb. 2. Langston, a…
by - January 26, 2015 8:00 am
Editor’s note: Katherine A. Deck, the writer of this guest commentary, is the director of the Center for Business and Economic Research in the Sam M. Walton College of Business…
